Staff - Western Growers Association Western Growers Association

Why We’re Here

Western Growers’ mission is to enhance the competitiveness and profitability of our members. Since 1926, our staff has been committed to the fresh produce industry. Together, we promote change, we speak for our members, and we fight for their prosperity. Our WGFC family is a team of talented individuals who are dedicated to a common goal that creates a sense of equality, inclusion, pride, and personal satisfaction.

Dave Puglia Western Growers, President & CEO
Ward Kennedy Western Growers, Sr. Vice President Finance/CFO
Steve Mangapit Western Growers, President Pinnacle/Chief Operating Officer
Jason Resnick Western Growers, Sr. Vice President & General Counsel
Karen Timmins Western Growers, Sr. Vice President, Human Resources
Matt Lewis Western Growers Financial Services, President, WGFS
Dennis Nuxoll Western Growers, Vice President, Federal Government Affairs
Jonathan Alexander Western Growers Assurance Trust, Vice President & PCMI Compliance
Matthew Allen Western Growers, Vice President, State Government Affairs
Walt Duflock Western Growers, Senior Vice President, Innovation
Kathy McCarty Western Growers, Vice President & Controller, Accounting & Finance
Damian Williams Western Growers, Vice President of Operations, WGAT
De Ann Davis Western Growers, Sr. Vice President, Science
Cory Lunde Western Growers, Vice President, External Affairs
Sonia Salas Western Growers, Associate Vice President, Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs
Joelle Mosso Western Growers, Science Programs, Associate Vice President
Gustavo Reyes Western Growers, Senior Manager, Food Safety and Predictive Analytics
Ben Palone Western Growers, Senior Commercialization Director
Jeana Cadby Western Growers, Environment and Climate Director
Tracey Chow Western Growers, Federal Government Affairs Director
Gail Delihant Western Growers, Senior Director, CA Government Affairs
Jonathan Sarager Western Growers, Senior Federal Government Affairs Director
Ann Donahue Western Growers, Director, Marketing and Communications
Bryan Nickerson Western Growers, Director, Membership
Silvia Aviles Principal Financial Officer / Principal Operations Officer
Teresa McQueen Western Growers, Corporate Counsel III
Matt Jones Western Growers, Industry Relations Manager
Robert Medler Western Growers, Arizona Government and External Affairs Director
Robert Steinmann Western Growers, Manager, Member Relations